This Friday, we’re opening Big Bad Wolves, called “The best film of 2013” by no less than Quentin Tarantino! A series of brutal murders puts the lives of three men on a collision course: The father of the latest victim now out for revenge, a vigilante police detective operating outside the boundaries of law, and the main suspect in the killings – a religious studies teacher arrested and released due to a police blunder. Don’t miss this mesmerizing thriller!

Also this weekend, one final screening of Danny Boyle’s Frankenstein, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller. This visionary production from National Theatre Live presents a thrilling new take on Mary Shelley’s tale of the nature of good and evil. Advance tickets on sale now.

A series of brutal murders puts the lives of three men on a collision course: The father of the latest victim now out for revenge, a vigilante police detective operating outside the boundaries of law, and the main suspect in the killings – a religious studies teacher arrested and released due to a police blunder.

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Sat, Jan 18

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Sun, Jan 19

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Tue, Jan 21

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Wed, Jan 22

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Thu, Jan 23

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National Theatre Live presents Frankenstein

A film by Danny Boyle starring Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch

Oscar-winner Danny Boyle (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire) returned to the theatre to direct this visionary production with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller.

“A thrill. The most viscerally exciting and stunning show in town.”–The Telegraph

“A monster hit.”–Time Out London

November 30th at 8pm – Cumberbatch as The Creature, Miller as The DoctorDecember 1st at 5pm – Cumberbatch as The Creature, Miller as The DoctorDecember 1st at 8pm – Cumberbatch as The Doctor, Miller as The Creature

Frankenstein enjoyed a sell-out run at the National Theatre, and went on to win awards including the 2012 Olivier Award for Best Actor for Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller.

First broadcast to cinemas in 2011, don’t miss this second chance to catch Danny Boyle’s electrifying stage production as encore screenings take place across the UK and around the world from June 2012.

Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch alternated the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature throughout the show’s run at the National Theatre. Many cinemas will offer the chance to see both of these versions.

Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.

Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale.

A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident. We’ve all been there, right? We are screening the original theatrical version of Donnie Darko, not that weird director’s cut that tries to explain too much. Come see it how you’d like to remember it.

A film by George Milhalka starring Paul Kelman, Lori Hallier, Neil Affleck

Of all the holiday-themed slashers, this film is closest to our hearts! There’s a big Valentine’s day party planned in the little mining town of Valentine’s Bluff. It is the first V-Day party in twenty years after a horrific tragedy marred the date for the townsfolk. When a box of candy arrives containing an eerie warning and a blood-soaked heart, the elder citizens can’t believe it could be happening again…Screening from a vintage 35mm print featuring extra gore never shown theatrically!

Admission for main features and midnight films is $9.25 (different prices may apply to special presentations). The first show of the day on Mondays through Thursdays is only $8.25. Admission for the 11:30am matinee films is $7.25.

The Music Box Discount Card provides 5 admissions for $33.00 (a savings of up to $13.25; good for six months; limit two admissions per visit). Cards are available at the box office.

For showtimes, call (773) 871-6604.

Getting here

The Music Box is located at 3733 North Southport Avenue, Chicago 60613. Metered street parking is available on Southport Avenue. The Music Box is a short walk east from free street parking on Ashland Avenue. There is a parking lot one block north of the theatre at the Blaine School ($10).

The theater is near the Southport station on CTA's Brown Line and the 152 Addison, 9 Ashland and 80/X80 Irving Park bus routes.